Gin + 7-up= refreshing

NightShiftCharlie · Post by **NightShiftCharlie** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 9:12 am

I came up with this recipe because I like a splash of Rose's with my G & Ts, and once I started to really think about it, I figured that 7-up is really tonic water - quinine + lemon-lime flavor. The gin works well with 7-up, especially once it settles for a minute or two.

DeeboCools · Post by **DeeboCools** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 12:44 pm

Sounds pretty outstanding, but I can't remember the last time I saw 7-up. I figure sprite would be too sweet but a splash wouldn't hurt.

John Barleycorn · Post by **John Barleycorn** » Mon Jun 13, 2011 2:19 am

I made those when I couldn't find the seltzer at the store for a gin rickey. Good stuff.

Post by **Oggar** » Mon Jun 20, 2011 3:34 pm

When I used to live in Florida my local was so low rent they didn't have tonic so I drank these out of necessity.

JimLahey · Post by **JimLahey** » Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:34 pm

I love this drink... 7-up should be used in more recipes, it works well!

Zippy · Post by **Zippy** » Mon Jun 27, 2011 10:04 am

Billy Holiday like Gordon's Gin and 7-up for breakfast.

elcajon64 · Post by **elcajon64** » Thu Aug 04, 2011 4:54 pm

I just fired one of these up after finding no tonic in the house. Very refreshing.

captain gonzo · Post by **captain gonzo** » Thu Aug 04, 2011 5:18 pm

Gin and Sprite is alright....still prefer tonic.

Bur · Post by **Bur** » Thu Aug 04, 2011 5:36 pm

captain gonzo wrote:Gin and Sprite is alright....still prefer tonic.

I must second this statement, I've had being finn plenty of both sides + raw gin still I think Gin and Tonic (even with cheap tonic or gin) is better.

captain gonzo · Post by **captain gonzo** » Thu Aug 04, 2011 5:45 pm

Bur wrote:
captain gonzo wrote:Gin and Sprite is alright....still prefer tonic.
I must second this statement, I've had being finn plenty of both sides + raw gin still I think Gin and Tonic (even with cheap tonic or gin) is better.

I like gin on ice, but just a splash of tonic brings the flavor out, and a drop of bitters helps even more.
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John Barleycorn · Post by **John Barleycorn** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 3:07 am

Gin and Mtn Dew seems to work ok too as far as citrus plus gin goes. In fact, I'm wondering if Mtn Dew plus a bit of lime juice might not make a decent low budget margarita mix.

DeeboCools · Post by **DeeboCools** » Mon Aug 08, 2011 1:48 pm

John Barleycorn wrote:Gin and Mtn Dew seems to work ok too as far as citrus plus gin goes. In fact, I'm wondering if Mtn Dew plus a bit of lime juice might not make a decent low budget margarita mix.

That margarita mix bit is pretty clever.

The only 2 times I've puked(I've got an iron stomach[though not bragging because I don't have an iron voice or gait or ability not to nod out]) I was mixing mountain dew and booze. Very little should be fine, but the sugar content turns the guts. Never tried diet tho.

PFrank · Post by **PFrank** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 4:48 pm

Sorry to bump an ancient thread. However, its a blistering hot day out, so I just tried the gin, diet 7-up, and a lime. Heavenly!

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